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The Guest Speaker — 70 episodes

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From Cabin Crew to 50 Marathons: Rosie Hay on Building a Life You Love

2

From University at 16 to Yale: Dr. Jennifer Park’s Extraordinary Academic Journey

3

Becoming a New Zealand Police Officer with Roelien Du Plessis

4

Building Something From Nothing: Steph Wood on Entrepreneurship & Sol Goods

5

How to Become a Clinical Psychologist | Caitlin Easter

6

Physiotherapist | Jessica Totman: Beyond Sports Injuries - Concussion, Chronic Pain & the Reality of Physio

7

The Future of Recovery: Inside the World of Elite Performance Technology with Josh Kersten

8

Dr. Riley Elliott: Inside the Mind of a Shark Scientist

9

Chloe Jones on The Future of Farming: Careers, Leadership & Opportunity

10

Amy Coulton on Adventure, Tourism & Burnout

11

Brittany Day | Finding Her Passion in Personal Training

12

Nick Roberts | Award-Winning Architect on Designing a Global Career

13

Maia Joseph: Playing for the Black Ferns While Studying Medicine

14

Brendan Murphy: The Reality of Architecture School, Resilience & Rebuilding Your Path

15

The NCAA Opportunity Alice Taylor Never Expected | Rice University, USA Texas

16

Amy Calway: Entrepreneur & Wellness Founder - Building a Career Through Pivots

17

Matt Watson: The Work Ethic Behind the Adventure | Building a Global Career Through Fishing

18

Inside a Legal Career: Law School, Courtrooms & Work-Life Balance | Jacinda Johnston

19

Becoming an Environmental Scientist: Hannah Rogers on Ecology, Research & Following Curiosity

20

Dive Zone Whitianga: How Darrell Bird Turned Passion Into a Career Pathway

21

Helping People Move Again: Gemma Thornton on Rehab, Pilates & Purpose

22

Promotions, PR & People: Inside a Mediaworks Career in Radio with Haylee Palmer

23

Inside Te Papa: Building a Career in Museums, Copyright & Cultural Stewardship with Catriona McPherson

24

Public Service Careers Explained with Kate Goodman

25

Turning Surf, Food & Community into a Business | Luke’s Kitchen aka Luke Reilly

26

Inside a Career in Dietetics & Nutrition | Steph Woodall

27

Building a Career in Professional Sailing | Rebecca Gmuer

28

Caleb Carter | From Coromandel to Michelin-Recognised Chef in China

29

Jaime Leigh | BAFTA & Emmy-Nominated Hairstylist

30

Nathan Wallis on the Brain, Behaviour, and Why Relationship Comes First (Neuroscience Educator)

31

Inside the Secret World of Superyachts with Ellen Butler (Super Yachts)

32

Building a Meaningful Career in Social Work with Clare Ennis (Social Worker)

33

World Class Whitewater: Turning a Love of Rivers into a Career with Mitchell Lamb (Outdoor Education: Kayaker)

34

Inside the World of Beauty Therapy with Victoria Toye (Beauty Therapist & Business Owner)

35

Dai Henwood on Life, Laughter, and Growth (Comedian)

36

A Career in Surfboard Craftsmanship with Lou Aitken (Surfboard Shaper)

37

The Art of Medical Imaging: Inside the World of Radiographers with Monique Brownlee

38

A Career in Care: Nursing Pathways and Possibilities with Mya Dunsmore (Nurse)

39

Building a Career in Speech & Language Therapy with Audiologist Rebecca Davies-Colley (Speech & Language Therapist | Audiologist)

40

Micah Wilkinson — Olympic Sailing, Mental Resilience & Decision-Making Under Pressure (Olympic Medalist Sailor)

41

Beyond the Grapes: The Real Work of Viticulture at Craggy Range with Nick Putt (Viticulture)

42

From Christchurch to Canada: Ben Hawken on Engineering, Community, and Growth (Structural Engineering)

43

Beyond Basic Training: Taylor’s Career in the Defence Force (Army and Air Force)

44

Studying Abroad & Building a Creative Career with Holly Gascoigne (Creative Director)

45

From DJ Decks to the Big Screen with Matt Hicks (Film Maker)

46

Drumming | From the Classroom to Coachella with Felix Holton (Drummer)

47

Public Service as a Calling with Megan Gray (Public Service)

48

Magician: from Mathematics to Mind Reading - with Mark Cairns 🎩 (Magician)

49

Redesigning the Rules: Fashion, Function & Founding with Gemma Lee (Wetsuit Designer)

50

The Making of an All Black, One Step at a Time - with Cam Roigard (All Black, Rugby Player)

51

It’s All About Building You - with Molly Oldershaw (Otago Uni)

52

The Royal New Zealand Air Force – with Briarna Blackmore (Air Force)

53

The Dance Journey: Challenges and Triumphs - with Emily Carr (Dancer)

54

Moving with Purpose: Dance, Teaching & Empowering Youth - with Miriana Wetere-Ryder (Dance Teacher)

55

Engineering, Adventure & Figuring It Out As You Go - with Sam Bain (Engineer & Canada-Travels)

56

Teaching, Community & the Power of Mentorship with Jaime McLean (Teacher)

57

Co-host Catch-up: Blair & Grace, Review Session

58

Breaking the Mold: Creativity, Courage & Mental Health – with Alex Wilkinson (Artist)

59

Finding Your Path: Embracing Change and Passion – with Sophie Power (Canterbury Rugby)

60

Nailing It: Building a Life You’re Proud Of – with Aidan McCoard (Builder)

61

Finding Balance in a High-Pressure World – with Anna Smith (Medicine, Auckland Uni)

62

Growing Roots – with Eva Brakenrig (Lincoln Uni, Ag Sci)

63

Storytelling, Sport & Saying Yes to Change – with Grace Lewis (Traveler, US rowing)

64

Studying People & Finding Herself – with Hunter Ludlam (Psychology, Waikato + Canterbury)

65

Into the Fire – with Joe Marsh (Firefighter)

66

Medicine, Mentors & Making It Happen – with Liam Petrie (Medicine, Auckland Uni)

67

Studying, Socialising & South Island Vibes – with Madeleine Jago (Canterbury 1st Year)

68

Ink, Identity & Owning Your Path – with Marisca Rayel (Tattoo Artist)

69

F1, Focus & Finding Your Lane – with Rachel Waterton (Engineering, Auckland Uni)

70

Rowing into Harvard, Landing in London – with Sam Monkley (Harvard Rowing, Palantir)